Expedition Odyssey to Open May 1 at SeaWorld Orlando -- A First-of-Its-Kind Arctic Adventure
SeaWorld Orlando has announced the opening of Expedition Odyssey, a groundbreaking Arctic adventure attraction, on May 1, 2025. This first-of-its-kind indoor experience combines cutting-edge ride technology with real-world footage of Arctic wildlife.
The attraction features a next-generation ride system with unprecedented motion range, custom-shot Arctic footage, and real animal encounters. With a height requirement of 39 inches, it's designed for all ages and includes face-to-face experiences with Arctic animals like beluga whales, seals, and walruses.
Notably, the attraction will showcase Uki, an orphaned Pacific walrus calf rescued in Alaska who arrived at SeaWorld Orlando last September. The park is currently offering a Spring Spectacular Sale on Annual Passes, which include exclusive early access to Expedition Odyssey, unlimited visits, free parking, guest passes, and discounts on food, merchandise, and special events.
SeaWorld Orlando ha annunciato l'apertura di Expedition Odyssey, una rivoluzionaria attrazione a tema artico, prevista per il 1 maggio 2025. Questa esperienza al chiuso, unica nel suo genere, combina tecnologia di ultima generazione per le giostre con riprese reali della fauna artica.
L'attrazione presenta un sistema di movimento di nuova generazione con un'ampiezza di movimento senza precedenti, filmati artici realizzati su misura e incontri diretti con animali veri. Con un requisito di altezza minimo di 39 pollici, è pensata per tutte le età e offre esperienze ravvicinate con animali artici come beluga, foche e trichechi.
In particolare, l'attrazione presenterà Uki, un cucciolo di tricheco del Pacifico orfano, salvato in Alaska e arrivato a SeaWorld Orlando lo scorso settembre. Il parco offre attualmente una promozione speciale di primavera sugli Abbonamenti Annuali, che includono accesso anticipato esclusivo a Expedition Odyssey, visite illimitate, parcheggio gratuito, pass per ospiti e sconti su cibo, merchandising ed eventi speciali.
SeaWorld Orlando ha anunciado la apertura de Expedition Odyssey, una innovadora atracción de aventura ártica, el 1 de mayo de 2025. Esta experiencia bajo techo, única en su tipo, combina tecnología avanzada de atracciones con imágenes reales de la vida silvestre ártica.
La atracción cuenta con un sistema de movimiento de última generación con un rango de movimiento sin precedentes, imágenes personalizadas del Ártico y encuentros reales con animales. Con un requisito de altura mínima de 39 pulgadas, está diseñada para todas las edades e incluye encuentros cara a cara con animales árticos como ballenas beluga, focas y morsas.
Destaca la presencia de Uki, una cría huérfana de morsa del Pacífico rescatada en Alaska que llegó a SeaWorld Orlando el pasado septiembre. Actualmente, el parque ofrece una promoción especial de primavera en los Pases Anuales, que incluyen acceso exclusivo anticipado a Expedition Odyssey, visitas ilimitadas, estacionamiento gratuito, pases para invitados y descuentos en comida, mercancía y eventos especiales.
씨월드 올랜도가 2025년 5월 1일에 혁신적인 북극 탐험 어트랙션인 익스페디션 오디세이의 개장을 발표했습니다. 이 실내 체험은 최첨단 놀이기구 기술과 실제 북극 야생동물 영상을 결합한 최초의 경험입니다.
이 어트랙션은 전례 없는 움직임 범위를 가진 차세대 놀이기구 시스템, 맞춤 촬영된 북극 영상, 실제 동물과의 만남을 제공합니다. 키 제한은 39인치로 모든 연령층이 즐길 수 있으며, 벨루가 고래, 물개, 바다코끼리 등 북극 동물과 직접 마주하는 경험을 포함합니다.
특히, 이 어트랙션에는 지난해 9월 알래스카에서 구조되어 씨월드 올랜도로 온 고아 태평양 바다코끼리 새끼 우키가 등장합니다. 현재 공원에서는 연간 이용권 봄 스페셜 세일을 진행 중이며, 여기에는 익스페디션 오디세이 조기 입장, 무제한 방문, 무료 주차, 게스트 패스, 음식, 상품, 특별 이벤트 할인 혜택이 포함되어 있습니다.
SeaWorld Orlando a annoncé l'ouverture de Expedition Odyssey, une attraction innovante d'aventure arctique, prévue pour le 1er mai 2025. Cette expérience intérieure unique en son genre combine une technologie de manège de pointe avec des images réelles de la faune arctique.
L'attraction propose un système de manège de nouvelle génération avec une amplitude de mouvement sans précédent, des images arctiques tournées sur mesure et des rencontres avec de vrais animaux. Avec une taille requise de 39 pouces, elle est conçue pour tous les âges et inclut des rencontres en face à face avec des animaux arctiques tels que les bélugas, phoques et morses.
Notamment, l'attraction mettra en vedette Uki, un bébé morse orphelin du Pacifique sauvé en Alaska et arrivé à SeaWorld Orlando en septembre dernier. Le parc propose actuellement une vente spectaculaire de printemps sur les Pass Annuel, qui incluent un accès anticipé exclusif à Expedition Odyssey, des visites illimitées, le parking gratuit, des billets invités et des réductions sur la nourriture, les produits dérivés et les événements spéciaux.
SeaWorld Orlando hat die Eröffnung von Expedition Odyssey, einer bahnbrechenden Arktis-Abenteuerattraktion, für den 1. Mai 2025 angekündigt. Dieses einzigartige Indoor-Erlebnis kombiniert modernste Fahrtechnologie mit realen Aufnahmen arktischer Tierwelt.
Die Attraktion verfügt über ein Fahrtsystem der nächsten Generation mit einem beispiellosen Bewegungsumfang, eigens gedrehte Arktis-Filmmaterialien und echte Tierbegegnungen. Mit einer Mindestgröße von 39 Zoll ist sie für alle Altersgruppen geeignet und bietet Begegnungen von Angesicht zu Angesicht mit arktischen Tieren wie Belugawalen, Robben und Walrossen.
Besonders hervorzuheben ist Uki, ein verwaistes Pazifikwalrosskalb, das in Alaska gerettet wurde und im vergangenen September in SeaWorld Orlando angekommen ist. Der Park bietet derzeit einen Frühlings-Sonderverkauf für Jahreskarten an, die exklusiven Frühzugang zu Expedition Odyssey, unbegrenzte Besuche, kostenlosen Parkplatz, Gästepässe sowie Rabatte auf Speisen, Merchandise und Sonderveranstaltungen beinhalten.
- Introduction of new, technologically advanced attraction expanding park offerings
- Indoor year-round operation ensuring consistent revenue stream regardless of weather
- Potential for increased Annual Pass sales through Spring Spectacular Sale promotion
- Addition of unique animal exhibits enhancing visitor experience and engagement
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SeaWorld's new Arctic-themed attraction strengthens portfolio with unique technology-animal hybrid experience, likely driving summer attendance and revenue.
The announcement of Expedition Odyssey opening May 1 represents a strategically significant addition to SeaWorld Orlando's attraction portfolio. This investment aligns perfectly with the company's core brand identity that bridges entertainment with animal experiences—exactly what differentiates SeaWorld from competitors in the saturated Orlando market.
The timing of this launch is particularly advantageous, coinciding with the start of the peak summer tourist season when theme parks generate their highest revenue. By creating an all-indoor attraction, SeaWorld has smartly reduced weather-related volatility that typically impacts Florida theme park attendance, effectively creating a consistent revenue driver regardless of seasonal conditions.
The 39-inch height requirement expands the attraction's addressable market to families with younger children, critical for maximizing per-capita spending across demographic groups. The integration of live animal encounters featuring rescued wildlife like Uki the walrus calf reinforces SeaWorld's conservation messaging while creating multiple revenue touch points—from the primary ride experience to potential add-on behind-the-scenes tours like the mentioned Beluga Whales Up-Close Tour.
Most significant is how this attraction serves as an annual pass driver, with the company strategically timing a membership promotion alongside the announcement. Recurring revenue from membership programs provides cash flow predictability and increases repeat visitation, typically leading to higher in-park spending throughout the year—a key performance metric closely watched by industry investors.
Cutting-Edge Ride Technology & Breathtaking Real-World Footage bring guests up close with the wonders of the Arctic through the most immersive Arctic experience ever created
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Combining dynamic motion, state-of-the-art visuals and real-world animal encounters, Expedition Odyssey is more than just a ride—it's an adventure that blurs the line between simulation and reality. This first-of-its-kind attraction will take guests on an exhilarating journey through towering glaciers, vast tundra and the icy depths of the Arctic Ocean, encountering some of the planet's most awe-inspiring wildlife along the way.
Where Thrill Ride Meets the Real Arctic
The Expedition Odyssey experience is a next-generation ride system featuring unprecedented range of motion, bringing fluidity and realism to every twist, dive and glide. Exclusive, custom-shot video footage captured in remote Arctic locations offers unmatched authenticity, immersing guests in breathtaking encounters with iconic animals such as polar bears, orcas, beluga whales, seals, walruses and much more.
Adventure for Explorers of All Ages
Designed to entertain and inspire adventurers of all ages, Expedition Odyssey continues SeaWorld Orlando's tradition of family-friendly thrills with a height requirement of only 39 inches. That means kids and adults alike can embark on this unforgettable Arctic expedition together. It's also all indoors, so rain or shine, this attraction guarantees a cool, thrilling escape for the entire family all year round.
From Ride to Reality: Arctic Animal Encounters Await
As guests disembark from Expedition Odyssey, the immersive adventure continues with face-to-face encounters featuring real Arctic animals, including beluga whales, seals and walruses. Among the amazing animals is Uki, an orphaned Pacific walrus calf rescued in
Rescued by the Alaska SeaLife Center and deemed non-releasable last Fall, Uki arrived at SeaWorld Orlando last September. Since then, expert animal care specialists at SeaWorld have been dedicated to nurturing and supporting her growth. Now, Uki joins the walrus herd in Expedition Odyssey's meticulously crafted Arctic habitat, providing guests a rare and meaningful connection with this extraordinary animal ambassador.
For those looking to get even closer to the Arctic animals, SeaWorld offers exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences like the Beluga Whales Up-Close Tour, where guests can stand poolside with these incredible marine mammals, learning firsthand about their intelligence, behaviors and conservation.
"We are pleased to announce the opening date of Expedition Odyssey, an adventure unlike anything our guests have experienced before, combining thrilling, immersive storytelling with powerful, real-world animal connections. The newest addition to our park is unlike anything we have ever done before and brings to life the wonder of the Artic in a way only SeaWorld can do," said Jon Peterson, Park President of SeaWorld Orlando.
Be Among the First to Explore Expedition Odyssey
The best way to experience SeaWorld's newest Arctic adventure is with an Annual Pass. Now and for a limited time during the Spring Spectacular Sale, buy an annual pass and upgrade to the next tier for FREE.
Pass Members enjoy:
- Unlimited visits
- Exclusive early ride dates & times for Expedition Odyssey
- Free parking & guest passes
- Exclusive discounts on food, merchandise and special events
Visit SeaWorldOrlando.com to learn more.
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SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life-themed rides and attractions, special events, and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 41,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than
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